The Confirmations Hat and Easter Monday Festivities
A Mississippi era column recounts Senate extra session patience and the case of Senator Vance stroking his mustache during debates. It notes several appointments including Jarvis as Brazilian minister, Dowd and Boyd as revenue collectors, and Marshal Settle. Easter Monday at the Executive Mansion brings children to the grounds for rolling eggs and playful races, with President Cleveland approving access to the Capitol terraces for years past.
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Pion Boucicault
The
Sentinel
Wasurxoton
Senate
Capitol
Vance
SentineEv
Dickens
North Carolina
Cleveland
Jarvis
Jar
Messrs
Dowd and Boyd
Marshal Settle
White House Park
Washington
U.S. Capitol
Capt. Blackford
Dion Boucicault
New York Volcano Threatens Rich Men and Markets
A New York volcano threat looms as wealth and lavish city life absorb attention. Western farmers report small wheat crops while forage for foreign markets grows. If Russia England tensions persist, American breadstuffs may rise in demand. exchange party rhetoric remains loud in this era.
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Ple
England
Russia
West
Exchange Place Party
Grover Cleveland the President and reformer in early years
Biographical sketch of Grover Cleveland tracing his birth in Caldwell New Jersey to Buffalo and Erie County clerkship, rise as sheriff and mayor, the 1881 reform victory, and ascent to the presidency. Notes on his political rise, reform effort, and public reception.
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the Sentinel
Stephen Grover Cleveland
Caldwell
Essex County
N. J
New York
Arthur
Fayetteville
Grover Cleveland
A. P. Lansing
Oscar Folsom
Cleveland
Erie County
Buffalo
Grover
Lewis F. Allen
Regal
Rogers, Brown & Ross
Pos Ahard
J. K. Vane
Maryland's Honors and New Federal Appointments
The piece argues the new administration's posts reflect a national balance, noting Maryland gains. McLane is named Minister to France, Col. Fred Raine becomes Consul General at Berlin, A Leo Knott is nominated Second Assistant Postmaster General, and Eugene Higgins is appointed in the Treasury. It cites Maryland claims for better postal facilities and praises Governor Jarvis for Brazil post as North Carolina supporters celebrate.
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McLane Raine
Knott
Higgins
Pearson
Maryland
Jarvis
The
Sentinel
Rainsore
Washington
Democratic Party
New York City
Robert M. McLane
France
Paris
Buchanan
Congress
London
Fred Raine
Berlin
Baltimore
Col. Raine
Carenaremmeneets Sa
Aeeoee
Europe
Post Office Department
Peas of
New York
Philadelphia
OSL
Eugene Higgins
Brazil
North Carolina
M. RR
Hon Thomas A Hendricks Biographical Sketch
Hon Thomas A Hendricks born in Muskingum County Ohio Sept 7 1819 rose from Indiana law and politics to become a national Democratic figure. He served in Congress 1849 52 held land office roles under Pierce and Buchanan, led Indiana campaigns for governor and senator, and was repeatedly proposed as presidential candidate amid 1868 76 political battles.
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The
Sentinel
Thomas Andrews Hendricks
Muskingum County
Shelby County
Indiana
Thomas
Harvard
Congress
Indianapolis
General Land Office
Pierce
Buchanan
Henry S. L
United States
Boand
New York
Horatio Seymour
Senate
Fadibae
Hendricks
Bate A Poe
Greely
Tom Bre
Gov
Cortes Nation
Tilden
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